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New information has been released about the future of the G.I. Joe Movie franchise and many other Hasbro brands that children of the 80’s will always remember. The problem is they want to unite those brands as a Hasbro Movie Universe with no mention of Transformers being included.

I have VERY LITTLE faith that Paramount writers will be able to pull this off without an anchor like Marvel doing most of the leg work, and the loyal fans base threatening Armageddon if they change to much. The press release does not mention if this will be one focused movie or cameo connected universe with each receiving it’s own Live Action Movie.

Paramount Pictures and Hasbro are embarking on a new universe of interrelated characters and stories. The studio — which is already in the process of expanding its Transformers universe after four movies based on that popular Hasbro toy line — is announcing a new deal with Hasbro on Tuesday that will see Paramount and Allspark Pictures, Hasbro’s film label, build an interconnected, cross-property onscreen universe, featuring characters from five of Hasbro’s other brands: G.I. Joe, Micronauts, Visionairies, M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) and ROM.

This scenario points to Hasbro’s Unit-E initiative, which we initially reported on 4 years ago at NYCC. To refresh your memory, we’ve mirrored some of the scans we shared back then with this story. So, what are your thoughts? Do you think the likes of Micronauts, Visionairies, M.A.S.K, ROM and G.I.Joe all fit within the same universe, or do you think individual attention should be paid to our beloved Modern Army Action Figure? Sound off after the break!